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Job Introduction

The Role:

To undertake internal People Services and HR investigations of varying complexity in line with Company policies, procedures and best practice. In conjunction with the Head of Service and supported by the wider team you will carrying out both formal and informal pieces of work. This includes formal investigations as well as informal resolutions and engagement pieces. The role sits within the Senior Leadership Team for People Services Team and is accountable to the Head of Service often deputising in their absence. The role requires a very flexible working approach. You will also be expected to engage and support the operational team.

Role and responsibilities:

• Champion VHG values and policy and procedure adherence
• Manage the investigation process end to end, including report writing and attending hearings where required.
• Ensure all investigations are conducted promptly, fairly and thoroughly.
• Generate professional, well-drafted investigation records, plans and reports.
• Analyse and assess information, applying a high level of attention to detail and an awareness of the relevant legal frameworks.
• Independently manage assigned casework.
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders by providing consistent and quality customer service.

This role is 22.5 hours per week to be worked Monday 10am - 4pm, Wednesday 10am - 4pm, Thursday 10am – 6:30pm, Friday 8am - 2pm.
Please note interviews will include a presentation.

Skills and Experience:

Essential:

• CIPD qualified or equivalent experience
• Evidence of continued professional development relating to HR, Disability Inclusion or similar roles
• GCSE English & Maths (or equivalent)
• Proven experience of managing full investigation caseloads end-to-end, including background research, investigation interviews, report compilation and case presentation
• Experience in a HR operations or equivalent role for 1 year or more at a senior level
• Proven experience of managing full investigation caseloads end-to-end, including background research, investigation interviews, report compilation and case presentation
• Policy writing and development experience

Desirable:

• A background in a clinical setting with a professional registration such as HCPC, NMC or similar
• Experience working within a healthcare setting desirable
• An ability to engage with complex subject matters

Why Vita Health Group?Vita Health Group celebrates life. Improving lives physically and mentally drives everything we do.We are physical and mental health specialists with over 30 years of experience. We work in partnership with the NHS, are engaged by insurers and some of the UK’s largest corporate companies to support their workforce and provide a full range of physiotherapy services to private customers.To achieve our mission of making people better, we recognise the importance of investing in our staff. In addition to a competitive salary, we also offer the opportunity of a flexible work life balance and a comprehensive benefits package which you can view here: https://www.vitahealthgroup.co.uk/join-us/careers/To progress your skills and enable career development we provide Continued Professional Development opportunities including secondments, management training, a mentoring scheme and regular events and webinars across a range of clinical disciplines.Vita Health Group is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion best practice and positively encourage applications from candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion/belief, marital status, or pregnancy/maternity. To support this we have a dedicated team of EDI specialists and run a range of active in-house diversity networks.We are actively seeking to increase the diversity of our workforce, to ensure we are representative of the communities we serve at all levels. We therefore welcome applications from candidates with a wide range of lived experience.We are committed to equitably support the wellbeing of all employees as demonstrated by:

• Our association with the MINDFUL EMPLOYER Charter for Employers who are Positive About Mental Health.
• Our status as a Disability Confident Employer dedicated to ensuring that all candidates are treated fairly throughout the recruitment process. All disabled candidates that meet the minimum essential criteria will be invited to interview.
• Our Ethnicity Matters Scheme where all applicants for senior roles (£40,000+) from a minority ethnic group that meet the essential criteria will be invited for interview.
• Our sign up to the Armed Forces Covenant.
• Our status as a Menopause Friendly Committed employer.
• Our sign up to the Employer with Heart Charter.
• Our commitment to meet the standards outlined in the NHS Equality Delivery System (EDS). Workforce Race Equality Standard (WRES) and Workforce Disability Equality Standard (WDES).
• The provision of access to health and wellbeing services for colleagues which includes a team of trained Mental Health Advocates and an Employee Assistance Programme.
• An embedded “speaking up” culture facilitated by Freedom to Speak Up Guardians.

Should you wish to discuss any adjustment or assistance you might need in the application or interview process please contact [email protected] and we will arrange.VHG is committed to supporting transgender individuals with dignity and recognises the potential complications that may arise when taking references. We encourage applicants to contact HR at [email protected] to discuss or amend how we manage reference requests.Please note, all applicants must be legally entitled to accept and perform work in the UK and all positions are subject to a DBS check. Any data which you share with us throughout the hiring process will be stored securely within the UK and is accessible only by staff who require it. Should your application be unsuccessful, your data will be securely destroyed after 6 months. Vita Health Group reserves the right to close this job when sufficient applications have been received.